Thanks for your responses. I don't think it's staph, however the salt soak followed by antibiotic ointment is a great idea. I will try that tonight before bed and see if it's helped in the morning.
I am also a bit of an obsessive hand washer and lotion user, so maybe it's just irritation from the soap and lotion. It just concerned me because I've never had a hand wound get like this.
Anyway thanks again for the input, it's much appreciated.